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PA accelerates vaccination plan; all adults eligible by April 19

Thursday, April 1 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Department of Health (DOH) in conjunction with the COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force announced the start of the special initiative to vaccinate targeted industry workers and to accelerate the vaccination timetable for those in Phases 1B, 1C and 2. All Pennsylvanians... Read More.

Using humor to get through tough times, an interview with Jollytologist Allen Klein

Thursday, April 1 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – On this April Fool's Day, it's no joke that having a sense of humor can make getting through tough times... like for instance a global pandemic... a little easier. We talked with Allen Klein, a humor expert and the world's only Jollytologist. You... Read More.

Clarion County man loses $530 to Playstation 5 scam

Thursday, April 1 by wcednews

Clarion, PA – A Clarion County man was scammed out of $530 while attempting to buy a Playstation 5. The 19-year-old Strattanville man told police he sent the money via Apple Pay to someone claiming to be selling the video game system on the Pennswoods... Read More.

Pirates vs Cubs in Chicago for season opener today, 2:20 pm

Thursday, April 1 by wcednews

Pittsburgh, PA – Today, our Pittsburgh Pirates have their season opener in Chicago against the Cubs! And although of course we're hoping for a win, we heard from our Pirates broadcasters that it just feels nice to be back to baseball. You can keep up with... Read More.

Planned outage moved to April 1 for Treasure Lake due to rain

Thursday, April 1 by wcednews

Treasure Lake, PA - A power outage that was originally scheduled for March 31 in Treasure Lake has been postponed until April 1 due to rain. Penelec says their planned power outage will happen on Thursday, April 1 from 9 a.m. until noon. Areas affected by... Read More.

Brookville Hometown Market store reopens after fire

Wednesday, March 31 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – The Hometown Market building in Brookville caught fire recently, forcing the business to temporarily close. However, they expect to be open again this morning. The Brookville Hometown Market Facebook page explained that, thankfully, the damage from the fire only penetrated the first few... Read More.

Elementary schools can change to 3 feet apart for students, plus some middle/high schools

Wednesday, March 31 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania departments of Health (DOH) and Education (PDE) announced updated recommendations for K-12 schools on social distancing in classrooms and how to handle COVID-19 cases in school buildings. The Department of Health also announced updated guidance on summer camps, which is... Read More.

Clearfield County offers unique meal kit program to senior citizens

Wednesday, March 31 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging is launching the first-of-its-kind program that similar to Meals on Wheels, but it offers meal kits and recipes instead of ready-cooked food. This is meant for elderly couples and families who can still cook, as... Read More.

Penn Highlands gives COVID-19 update, says vaccines readily available

Wednesday, March 31 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – An update from Penn Highlands about how COVID-19 vaccinations are going. Mark Norman, CEO of Penn Highlands, says they're getting consistent numbers of vaccine doses, but now fewer people are interested in receiving it... either because they have already received it, aren't... Read More.

Log truck overturns on Route 219, Clearfield County

Wednesday, March 31 by wcednews

Burnside Township, PA – A log truck overturned on Route 219 in Clearfield County recently, injuring the driver. 23-year-old Joseph Carney from Hamilton, PA (west of Punxsutawney, Jefferson County) had been driving the Peterbilt truck along Route 219 in Burnside Township around 3:15 Monday afternoon. He... Read More.